Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagine

Thyroid-challenged people - buy this book! I wish I'd had it a year or two ago. My integrative M.D. and my acupuncturist are both familiar with Cohen's work and her perspective as a pharmacist and recommended this when my condition became complex and hard to treat for various reasons. She takes a very complicated subject and breaks it down in a way that is not intimidating yet not overly simplistic. It is more than a rehash of information you can find online, there is a lot of new/current info. She cites a lot of research. It is sad that even well-respected endocrinologists, internal med physicians, etc. dismiss a lot of progressive perspectives as "woo woo" even though the science of thyroid treatment is changing so rapidly now. As a patient, you MUST be well-informed and an advocate for your health, you cannot be passive if you are having trouble staying well with a thyroid condition. I am not even a third of the way through and I feel better informed. I am already pretty well educated about thyroid issues (I had a total thyroidectomy and I work in the health care field and have access to great experts and resources). But this book is so well written and easy to digest, I feel more empowered and armed with what I need for my next endocrinologist visit. She clearly explains why most of us need more than a TSH test to figure out what our bodies are doing with medication we're taking; she also gives valuable insights on supplements and diet and so on. She covers many hormone conditions and how they interact with thyroid illness. Great book. I am grateful I have it. Thanks, Suzy Cohen. I also recommend books and web content by Mary Shomon. Inform yourself! Information is power. It's easy to feel helpless and out of control with a hard-to-treat hormone imbalance. Books and resources like these help you take charge of your health for life.

Hi, Awesome thyroid book! It is the most up to date thyroid book that matches the thyroid talks on the internet. She talks about TSH how it should not be used. I have a strange TSH and doctors keep trying to take away my thyroid medicine. I think I made antibodies to my pituitary and thyroid due to gluten...so I am not making TSH. An electrodermal test showed pituitary was not working hardly. Many people are not getting thyroid medicine or enough since doctors are going by TSH. I have MS and many MS people wear cooling suits/don't sweat/get bed sores/get infections ...then they get antibiotics that have F in them that blocks thyroid and they are not getting thyroid medicine ...then they die. They had symptoms of low thyroid, but didn't get thyroid medicine. MS is low oxygen in the brain and thyroid medicine could have helped raise the oxygen and help muscles and brain and help depression which is due to low oxygen in the brain. Suzy writes her books in a easy to read/fun way that explains about thyroid well. She understands!!! She is trying to get doctors to not go by TSH. She says that many times in the book. I am very proud of her efforts and writing. She is doing a great service to help all people with thyroid issues. Thyroid problems can be due to Celiac. I need no gluten/dairy/soy/sugar/GMO and vitamins/good oils, LDN and more...Vit D3, Vit C, zinc, Mg citrate, Nature's plus- Source of life multiple, Vit B12 methylcobalamin shot/spray/under the tongue kind, dairy free probiotic at night, HCl and enyzmes with meals. Zinc/Se/iron...probiotic helps convert T4 to T3. Stress uses up B vitamins and zinc. Her book is awesome! All my other thyroid books are outdated. Thank you Suzy!! for writing this important information so people can feel well again and not suffer.

I just finished the Thyroid Summit that Suzy co-hosted with Dr. David Brownstein and 32 experts on the thyroid from every angle possible. It was incredible. Her book covers it all! It is so great to have especially if you want to understand blood tests. She writes in the same way she speaks, where ''you just get it''. On the Thyroid Summit, a speaker would be talking and she would explain what they were saying in simple language and I would instantly understand. That is how her book is. She covers everything from the right salt, iodine, soy, gluten, depression, fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, how to read your blood tests, why standard treatment for the thyroid is not working and more. There are so many factors that affect the thyroid and Suzy covers it all from gut health to hormones to cholesterol. I am so passionate about the study of our thyroid because I feel it is the key to our longevity , keeping our youthful energy and the Health of our thyroid could help prevent a heart attack, stroke or even Diabetes. Even if you do not think you have a thyroid problem, you should read this book to help plan a healthy future for you or your family. I am hoping Suzy will host a DRUG MUGGER SUMMIT next, that is another book I own. We are being drugged to death from cradle to grave and there are alternatives, and Suzy Knows them all. I have seen first hand how Congestive Heart Failure was resolved in an 86 year old man I take care after getting him off most of his medications, using sea salt, iodine, selenium , magnesium and a lot more supplements , we were then able to give him nature thyroid to treat his hypothyroidism and within in short amount of time, his edema and ascites is gone, he is off oxygen, he regained some energy, his body is warmer and he has been mowing the lawn!!!!! He also has improved kidney and liver function and his last AIC blood test is in the NON Diabetic range. Hypothyroidism can cause shortness of breath, but in standard medicine, if someone has CHF, the doctors usually focus only on the heart.

Cohen presents an incredible amount of information which seems based on good research. It is a lot to take in and I recommend reading it in small digestible bits. I have the Kindle version so I can underline and bookmark. Certainly I have had awful problems with physicians who downplayed my symptoms and failed to diagnose Hashi's even while telling me my thyroid was low. I suffered for years as a result of trusting my doctors. Happily now books such as this are available. I have tried everything recommended by physicians and depression experts to little avail and much expense and I am happy to find another approach such as Cohen's. I will need to return to this book often to review the information. So much damaging nutritional advice is out there such as to consume whole grains and cruciferous veggies, that it is a relief to see my observations of myself validated. I found out through trial and error that whole wheat made me sick. Now I am taking her advice to stop all grains. I also found out the hard way that I can't drink water in plastic bottles but only in glass. I could give other examples of my own experience but suffice it to say that she has given me the science that explains why my experiences have been in conflict with so much medical advice over the years: Drinking 8 bottles of plastic water, eating whole grains, taking t4 only, and on and on. So, I am very grateful for this book. It makes so much sense to me. However, the book's credibility as a whole is somewhat diminished by the sloppy and annoying editing. Too bad to rush out a piece of junk editing, it tends to discredit the book. I also find it annoying to be repeatedly requested to give the book a 5 star rating. I can make up my own mind about that. Except for these annoyances I might have given it a 5.

Throughout the book all of the writings are easy and delightful readings, even though, to me, the first 5 chapters, 72 sides, took some time to getting through, but this caused by thereby receiving so much important news, and by the many more chemistry elements name to remember. To me it among other was interesting in the start of the book to read about the original personal problems concerning Suzy and her husband, and here especially thinking on Sams low body temperature problem, which I never before have heard about being so extreme. As a side remark I many years ago read that some persons believes that by having a lover body temperature than the 37 C (98.6 F) they will live longer, by the thinking that by the more heat the faster everything wears out. But concerning the temperatures stated in the book, I on the sides, had to put them down translate into Celsius degrees, for helping other persons looking into the book quit to understand what these strange Fahrenheit actual are telling. Just when the second (?) book by Suzy, the “Drug Muggers”, was printed, I bought one, and then when reading the book I discovered that the Drug which I had been using until an accident 6 years ago, not was allowed to be taken by persons eating rice or bananas. After this motorcycle accident, in connection with 4 years earlier failure by another Thai doctor, concerning a broken shoulder, my brain no more can’t activate my right hand. But rice and bananas, that’s just what we each day out here in Thailand are eating! So maybe the motorcycle stress accident actually was caused by taking this Drug? I then in the hospital delivered at letter with side copies from the book, but newer heard a word from the doctor. During my 11 years here in Thailand I now have bought around 250 books, parallel to these two books by Suzy, that is, health and doctor books, and including the Mosby’s Dictionary, because of the doctors/hospitals failures which have happened to me, my wife, and persons whom I know. When earlier living in Denmark this never happened to me, even though I there have been hospitalized more than 25 times, most as results of accidents, and besides an enormous number of times visited the emergency rooms, while in Thailand only 7 hospitalized, but many times visiting doctors-hospitals. But in the connection to what we are reading in the book, concerning advises from Suzy, we who lives here in Thailand are having problems which make it impossible for us to follow many of the advises. That is for example it’s not possibly for us to buy the equipment’s witch Suzy writes about, either that for measuring the Thyroid, or buying the needed vitamins, minerals, skin crème, and so on. Because according to the Thailand laws private persons are not allowed in from other country’s to buy such equipment, as this are belonging to the works by the doctors and the pharmacies! During now 4 years I again and again have delivered copies and books to doctors, and especially being explaining the important vitamins and minerals which we in Thailand are missing, and not are allowed personally to buy from other countries. For example the B3 vitamin, which in Thailand, only exist as the Niacinamide and not, as the in other cases important Niacin. And the important K2 vitamin, which doesn’t exists at all, while the K1 only exists in the hospitals, probably to be used by pregnant women. And the Progesterone which by now not have existed during more than 10 years (I once tried to get Progesterone crème from USA), so the doctors always just are giving Estrogen to the women, even though some of them after the surgeries by which they no longer can have children, or after Breast Cancer, probably instead are needing Progesterone! And in the book we for example on the side 137 are reading about the Estrogen dominance (aka Progesterone deficiency). When I met my wife she then during 25 years had been taking Estrogen Drugs, as told by the doctors, after the mentioned kind of surgery. But by this surgery the body no longer is producing Progesterone, and as doctors was saying (still are saying) “The body don’t need Progesterone. When I heard about this, 7 years after our marriage, 5 years ago, I stopped her in taking the Estrogen Drug, and later other doctors found out that what I was telling was right, but before that stopping the Estrogen dominance had resulted in many severe problems, and resulted in other Drugs! In relation to Thailand, furthermore we in the book many times are told to put down the Plastics, and this especially concerning when drinking Water. But actually here in Chiang Mai where I live, we only as drinking Water can use the Water which we buy in Plastic bottles. Of course I also from my engineering news have been reading about the Plastic problems, but out here it’s still too early to start talking about this problem to the people, and it wouldn’t help, as we can’t get the drinking Water in other ways. I especially bought this book, even though I already own a couple of books about Thyroid, because of it being a book with the newest knowledge concerning Thyroid, and especially as beside it is written by Suzy Cohen, the writing by whom I know from the book “Drug Mugger”, and of course also by following Suzy on the www. But besides me and wife are sponsoring a girl who now are starting on the 3th year during her nurse education, but she, by a hospital, 4 years ago, have been stated as having the Thyroid problem; doesn’t need to take Drugs. So therefore among other bought the book for putting on the tables in the hospitals, and then showing and demanding what, and how to measure her Thyroid problems next time she is to be measured, and thereby find what she correctly might be needing, of minerals, vitamins, and so on. But parallel to the writing on the side 37, “…,90% of the doctors will tell you I am crazy, and that you don’t need to check it”, I now during more than 4 years have been fighting doctors and hospitals, for example concerning Cholesterol. They normally only are measuring the total number which not is allowed to be higher than 200. And when I then, 4 years ago, demanded measuring HDL and LDL, my wife then had the HDL on 114, and they believed that when higher than 65 you would die, and wanted her to take Drugs. I stopped it, by even by showing books from Harvard and other doctors they didn’t believe me. And without doubt they neither will believe as written in the book on the side 137, that the rT3 is more predictive of death than the high Cholesterol. And for example, concerning Breast Cancer, they are totally wrong in Chiang Mai concerning their surgeries and treatment, but strangely in Bangkok they are totally correct! Out here some doctors have told my Thailand wife the 3 month a years she shall stop taking any vitamins! I thereby start thinking on Linus Pauling and the firms talking when he came to But again I will be using this highly recommended book for taking care of our own health, including the girl mentioned, as much as possibly, here in Chiang Mai, and especially use it as the newest “Doctor Bible” when I visit doctors, and maybe with a copy of the recommendations in Amazon put inside the book, so that we hopefully by time will get Thailand up to date concerning knowing and thereby peoples health.

This book is a complete medical information not only for people affected by thyroid, but also by other health problems. I started reading the book with enthusiasm hoping to get clear and succinct information on a person with thyroid problems. Ms. Suzy Cohen does a good job informing the reader that doctors in general running lab tests for a patient aimed on TSH or Thyrotropin (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test results. She claims that TSH tests are not accurate and are not relevant to thyroid problems because Thyrotropin is produced in the pituitary gland in the brain and not in the thyroid. She advises patients to requests from their doctor to run T4 ( Thyroxine) and T3 (Triiodothyronine) tests which would identify the real source of thyroid gland problems. Further she recommends to obtain tests results fro rT3 (reverse T3). That is fine so far because I did ask my doc to run the tests Ms. Cohen recommended (T4, T3, rT3). She also provides multiple information on these range values. My doc explained and gave me a simple and clear copy of these tests which were normal, with all the ranges and my values. The problem with Ms. Cohen's book she continues in her book (very extensive) listing with medical terms, medications, and formulas which I did expect to read in her book (~250 pages), with terminology which I found not relevant to my concerns and interests. Also, for example she mentions in page 31 Table 4-Thyroid Bombs, that one of the elements that increase inflammatory pain is vegetable oil. I am not convinced. I believe that canola oil is the worst oil for all types of inflammation; e.x, weight gain, mainly around your stomach and waist. In summary, in my opinion her book did not provide the full answers to the thyroid problem. It is not a simple problem that requires a medical doctor full evaluation of a patient, his (her) medical history, nutrition, physical activities. Such a task doctors in general would not do it because of health costs and their restrictions they have from the health care contractor. For example, if one falls and hits (her) with a hard object; your doc would examine you but not necessarily he would send you for an MRI-WHY?: $$. And that is another answer to Ms Cohen, a patient cannot run to his(her) doc for X, Y, Z tests because a book states so. It won't happen! Doctors are very selective in what they are allowed to do or not to do. Joseph

If I could give 10 out of only 5 stars, I would. If you are wondering which book on hypothryoidism to get - don't pass this one up! This is the first of Suzy Cohen's books I have read, and I will be ordering her others. As an author myself, I recognize the countless of hours of research and study that are behind each pearl of wisdom Suzy shares in her book. I have suffered with Hashi's for a few years now, and thought I knew a good deal, but that was until I read Suzy's book (and Izabella Wentz's: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause). I have researched holistic nutrition (with a focus on foods) for over a decade, authored two books, developed and taught community classes, have been a featured speaker at wellness seminars, and have healed and put my 3 children into remission for various chronic health conditions - but have long ignored my own battle with this autoimmune condition. I am now armed with more than enough information - thanks to folks like Suzy - to take charge of my health, and get my life back. Want to also express my appreciation (and awe) for the 2014 Thyroid Summit that Suzy and Dr. Brownstein co-hosted. This is a game-changer, as well, for those who want to learn the truth about the mechanisms behind Hypothyroid (and autoimmunity) and the most effective ways to reduce antibodies, improve health, vitality, increase active thyroid hormone (T3, lower rT3) and reduce or eliminate symptoms - by hearing from international experts on the thyroid, medical model (why we, with thryoid issues, are almost always mistreated), immunity, methylation, natural (but extremely potent) therapies, and more! My gratitude goes out to Suzy for her willingness to evangelize all that she learns to the most-definite-benefit of others. Thank-you, Suzy! Kelly Genzlinger, BBA, CNC, CMTA Author of: Sugar ... Stop the Addiction (Holistic Handbooks Press, 2009) Super Nutrition for Babies (Fairwinds, 2012)

Strongly STRongly STRONGLY recommend this book to anyone who thinks they may have thyroid issues to those already diagnosed! It is a MUST read for people in those positions! I have been to TEN doctors (yes 10) before I finally found one that read my results correctly! Found this doctor through hours upon hours of research. I wish I would've found this book years ago as it would've saved me a lot of suffering. Have you had your TSH run and told it was normal but you still felt awful? Have you thought it may be your thyroid that's off due to other symptoms but your test results show "within normal range"? Read this book. If you are like me - I felt overwhelmed and bombarded with all the information I was reading on the internet. When I finally started researching books but I wasn't sure where to start. START HERE. If you start by reading this book - it will save you years of unnecessary heartache and pain and illness. I just finished reading her book and not only do I feel vindicated (not crazy or depressed like previous doctors and friends have said/suspected) but also I feel motivated to help get myself back (I miss her)! I tell you this is an easy read - she drives home major points all through the book and translates medical speak to layman easy to understand processes etc. This will continue to be a battle for me but I am extremely determined to conquer it and find myself again. I believe you will too. These conditions are so grossly undiagnosed and misdiagnosed it is reprehensible and unacceptable! You won't regret this read. I wonder why she doesn't have thousands of 5 star ratings yet? She will get there. Thank you Suzy Cohen!!!

This book will be of help to anyone with a slow thyroid. Tells you info most doctors don:t know yet.

I recommend this book to every single patient in my practice ( can`t wait for it to be translated into german !!! ) Most german doctors and naturopath are not up to date concerning this issue , and this book explains beautifully how to tackle it.

This has changed my relationship with my hypothyroidism. I have stopped eating wheat, oats, dairy and soya. My medication has been reduced and I am hoping that over time it will be further reduced. Combined with the sirt diet I have lost weight the results of a change in diet and exercise have been amazing to be honest. I've bought books before but this list everything so simply. It is written to be easily understood and more to the point it makes such utter sense. I'm so glad I found this. It really has changed my relationship to my hypothyroidism as well as my relationship to food. I was going to say you have to make sacrifices if you want results but, in all honesty I haven't made any and for the first time I actually genuinely enjoy what I am eating. Perhaps... and I am no scientist.. it is because my body has tried to give me a message for a long time.. I just didn't hear it. Oh and the weight loss so far from the combination change (sirt/Thyroid Healthy) is so far 1.5 stone since January.

Book was in excellent condition and arrived when promised.

Ms Cohen's wholistic approach to diagnosis and treatment of thyroid issues is revolutionary. Her book explains the spectrum of thyroid conditions intelligently and humorously (as impossible as that sounds). Despite the title not sounding academically minded, it's the only book I'm aware of that references current medical and cutting edge research into tsh/t3/t4 issues. However, the most important aspect for sufferers of thyroid conditions is that she also includes websites that provide names of doctors (eg in my case, in Australia) who are happy to provide the relevant tests and have the specific expertise to treat each individual's particular thyroid issue. Thankfully, she seems to have hit the key issue on the head: objective and individualised biomedical testing is the key as everyone's profile is unique. They say that knowledge is power and I certainly feel more empowered in tackling my own hypothyroidism after reading her book (and nearly 100% better after 7 days!)